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Cuir de Russie
The crisp, smoky air in a grand library, where leather-bound books and amber candlelight create an atmosphere of quiet confidence and understated luxury.
Full bottle: Luxury tier, typically $250+. Links open each seller's own page. We may earn a commission; it never changes the order.
Cuir de RussieLuxury · $250+
51%Similar accords, often for lessPolo Explorer · Ralph LaurenMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 4 of its 7 notes8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
The story behind the bottle.
Cuir de Russie by Creed was launched in 1953 and is one of the oldest fragrances in the brand's Private Collection. Created by James Henry Creed for King Napoleon III and Empress Eugenie, this Woody Aromatic composition blends leather with citrus and smoky notes to create a captivating blend that reflects its royal heritage. The essence of a birch tree found only along the Black Sea in Russia adds a distinctive depth, while sandalwood, ambergris, and bergamot enhance the overall warmth and sophistication.
Apply Cuir de Russie to your pulse points for a subtle yet lasting effect. The top notes are bright but fade quickly, making the woody and leathery base notes the focal point as they settle into your skin over time.
Fig. 01 — Cuir de Russie, Creed
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James Henry Creed
James Henry Creed founded the House of Creed in 1760 on Conduit Street in London as a tailoring house serving British royalty and aristocracy.
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The originalCuir de RussieCreed · Luxury · $250+Ralph Lauren · 2007Polo ExplorerShares 4 of its 7 notes$40–100★ 4.08 (577)47%Match
Santa Maria Novella · 2008Tabacco ToscanoShares 5 of its 10 notes$100–250★ 4.15 (1,239)52%Match
Dior · 2007Eau Sauvage Fraicheur CuirShares Leather, Amalfi lemon and Amber$100–250★ 4.21 (196)47%Match
Santa Maria Novella · 2002NostalgiaShares 5 of its 12 notes$100–250★ 4.27 (227)
With Xerjoff Uden
Adds vanilla, fresh and warm spicy; shares sandalwood.
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What people
are saying.
Warmly received so far: loved by 50%, disliked or hated by 20%.